Sunset hikes

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

1. McAdams Peak–Cedar Hill, 8 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

2. Cedar Hill–Stump Lake, 10 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 6 min of walking

3. Sam Vadalabene Bike Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

4. Camdem Hollow Sunset Point–Shelter Bluff, 6 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 210 min of walking

5. Lover’s Leap & Deer Lick Hollow via Rattle Snake Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 55 min of walking

6. Dagget Hollow–Graham Trail, 6 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 154 min of walking

7. Pecan Tree–Persimmon Trail, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark7:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 154 min of walking

8. Cliff–Graham Trail, 5 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 81 min of walking

9. Hickory Viewpoint–Goat Cliff, 13 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 133 min of walking

10. Hickory North Sunset Point–Hickory Viewpoint Loop, 6 sights 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 7 min of walking

11. Twin Springs–Stump Lake, 10 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 124 min of walking

12. Fern Hollow Trail & Hickory North Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint